LIGHT UP THE DAWN ON ANZAC DAY
HOLDING YOUR ANZAC DAY SERVICE AT HOME
LIGHT UP THE DAWN ON ANZAC DAY
Just imagine how special it would be if every Australian was standing in their driveway at 6am on ANZAC Day, united in spirit to remember all those who have served and sacrificed for the lifestyle we enjoy today.
What is the true meaning of ANZAC Day and has it stood the test of time?
As the sun begins to rise each year on 25 April, tens of thousands of Australians gather at local RSLs and war memorials across the country to commemorate the legacy of the ANZACs.
It’s a tradition that began over a century ago, when the ANZAC soldiers marched in London to Westminster Abbey for a service attended by the King and Queen to commemorate a year since their fateful landing at Gallipoli. It was at this service the then Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes praised our Defence Force by saying “Soldiers! Your deeds have won you a place in the Temple of Immortals!” which set the tone for our ANZAC traditions to this day.
When measuring the outcomes against the objectives, the landing at 4:29am on 25 April 1915 may have failed. Troops landed a mile or so from the planned destination and the Turks were waiting. By the end of the day, the battle on the cliff face of Ari Burnu had claimed the lives of 754 Australians, 147 New Zealanders and injured over 2,000 soldiers.
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